
The Capital CIO Leadership Association (CapitalCIO) is the preeminent professional association for chief information officers in the Capital Area. CapitalCIO is one of 16 chapters in the Inspire CIO Leadership Network (InspireCIO), a national professional association comprised exclusively of CIOs (or equivalent executive roles) from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
CapitalCIO is lead by a CIO advisory board and chapter officers who meet quarterly to set the annual agenda for the association. Strategic support from Underwriter executives ensure member programs remain non-commercial and are attended exclusively by qualified senior technology executives.
Membership is limited to the CIO or equivalent executive role of a local organization with over $100 million in annual revenue. Organizations with over $1B in annual revenue may enroll additional CIOs who qualify.
We convene leading CIOs to foster meaningful relationships by creating programs and experiences to:
through collaboration and idea exchange
from distinguished business leaders
best practices and experiences
in substantive issues-based discussions
excellence in technology leadership
CIO-hosted programs to showcase member organizations, executives, strategies & accomplishments
Exclusive, high-profile keynotes by C-suite leaders, best-selling authors & other inspiring leadership speakers
Member-led dinners at upscale, local restaurants focusing on CIO-selected topics & conversation
Structured methodology for CIO collaboration around initiatives, leadership successes & challenges
Rapid-fire presentations from CIO-invited, innovative young companies, enabling efficient overview of potential solutions
Casual, member-hosted gatherings connecting CIOs who work in close proximity
Membership is limited to the CIO or equivalent executive role of a local organization with over $100 million in annual revenue. Organizations with over $1B in annual revenue may enroll additional CIOs who qualify.
CapitalCIO is supported by invitation-only, executive level, strategic sponsors known as Underwriters. Senior executives representing these organizations serve on CapitalCIO’s Advisory Board and attend the CIO-led, non-commercial chapter leadership programs.